Stanbic Music Festival

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MusicLusaka
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew Zambian concerts have consistently
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ZMW
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Stanbic Music Festival in Lusaka

The Stanbic Music Festival is a Lusaka concert founded in 2014 by Stanbic Bank Zambia, historically bringing international headliners such as Boyz II Men, Davido and Ne-Yo to share bills with Zambian artists like Sampa the Great. After a four-year hiatus, it returned in 2023 with Stella Artois as gold sponsor and a two-night format.

Stanbic Bank Zambia launched the Stanbic Music Festival in 2014, positioning the financial institution as an unlikely but committed backer of Zambia's live music scene.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few Zambian concerts have consistently secured Grammy-calibre international headliners: Boyz II Men played the 2017 edition, Davido headlined in 2019, and three-time Grammy winner Ne-Yo returned the festival to the stage in 2023 after a four-year pause, supported by ten regional and local acts including Sampa the Great

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's backing has always paired a bank, Stanbic, as lead organiser with a beverage brand as gold sponsor, Stella Artois under ABInBev contributed a sponsorship valued at K300,000 for the 2023 comeback, an unusual financial-services-and-brewing partnership model for a Zambian music event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival has built a nine-year (and counting) tradition of pairing globally recognised R&B and Afrobeats headliners with leading Zambian and regional artists on the same bill

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a formula organisers credit with drawing continental audiences to Lusaka rather than treating the city purely as a stop on an artist's African tour

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Stanbic Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Lusaka venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Festival-casual concert attire suited to an outdoor or open-venue evening event in Lusaka; light layers help for cooler evening temperatures once the sun sets, and comfortable shoes are...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Stanbic Music Festival, stay near the part of Lusaka you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

ZMW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.41 S, 28.29 EOpen in Google Maps

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

Nearest airportLUN — Kenneth Kaunda
TransportFor Stanbic Music Festival, plan transport around the exact Lusaka venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Stanbic Music Festival, stay near the part of Lusaka you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lusaka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lusaka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearFestival-casual concert attire suited to an outdoor or open-venue evening event in Lusaka; light layers help for cooler evening temperatures once the sun sets, and comfortable shoes are practical for standing through a multi-hour, multi-act line-up.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Zambia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Stanbic Music Festival?

Stanbic Music Festival is listed for October. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Stanbic Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Lusaka, Zambia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
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